Wetsuit washing

[soltari675]

I put mine in a front loader machine with a very small amount of Woolite and run it as delicates.

 

[daz88]

never have used anything other than water. wetsuit still smells like a wetsuit, not a sceince experiment gone bad

 

[JamesK]

It all comes to thorough drying. Now matter what you wash it in it will stink if it does not dry thoroughly and quick.

 

[DandyDon]

never have used anything other than water. wetsuit still smells like a wetsuit, not a sceince experiment gone bad

My smell sensors don't work well either.

 

[Rogersea]

I soak my wetsuits in Sun warmed water for 5 to 10 minutes after each dive, if I sense the presence of urine I add a small amount of dish soap to the offending area and work it in and then let that soak for an additional 30 mins... I then make sure all soap is gone before hanging..


Cheers,
Roger

 

[uniqueloginname]

Thanks for the info in this thread. I washed my wetsuit in the front-loader on a delicate cycle, with minimal spin, and no detergent. I figure that's simulating a really thorough dunking in the bathtub. Anyway it feels really good now - a bit softer than the last time I used it (presumably more salt removed..!).

 

[boat sju]

Soaking in the tub with some Simple Green works well too.

 

[purepursuit]

I clean everything in super warm water in the bathtub. Then let it soak in warm water for a while and hang it to dry immediately after, has been working out quite well.